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Magny-Cours

Bourgogne, France · Europe

About Magny-Cours

Magny-Cours is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Saint-Parize-le-Châtel, 2km from Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours.

Magny-Cours is a town located in Bourgogne, France. With a population of 1,501, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Magny-Cours sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Magny-Cours to your route.

About Magny-Cours

Magny-Cours (French pronunciation: [maɲi kuʁ]) is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France. It is the home of the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, a famous motor racing circuit (whose name is often abbreviated to 'Magny-Cours'). It formerly hosted the Formula One French Grand Prix. Magny-Cours also hosts the

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Where is Magny-Cours located?

Magny-Cours is located in Bourgogne, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.8833 latitude, 3.1500 longitude.

What is the population of Magny-Cours?

Magny-Cours has a population of approximately 1,501 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,501
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Bourgogne
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.8833, 3.1500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Magny-Cours

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours

A technical circuit in rural Burgundy that hosted the French Grand Prix from 1991 to 2008, known for its challenging slow-speed sections.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Le PAL

Unique French park combining an amusement park with a wildlife zoo and safari in the Auvergne region.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Magny-Cours

  • 80 kmRoute Nationale 7The legendary 'Route des Vacances' from Paris to the Riviera, immortalised in song by Charles Trenet. Lapalisse, pinned here, still celebrates the N7's golden age with a retro traffic-jam festival.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Saint-Parize-le-Châtel

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11 km awayPop. 1,937

Cuffy

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12 km awayPop. 1,107

Marzy

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 3,245

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